Bratwurst Done Right!!
Uof L Brats
To make memorable bratwurst tailgate sandwiches, remember to treat
these sausages with care. Never, never, never break their skin. Use white cotton/canvas
gloves to handle brats on the grill. Keep a container of cold water near-by so that
you can dip your hands before placing them above the coals. If you are cooking with
charcoal, these gloves, can be made to drip on the fire to cool things down or stop
flaming. Remember that nothing tastes better than a bratwurst that has not been
pierced or broken. Never touch real brats with anything metal until they are finished
cooking.
The night before your tailgate be sure to pre-cook your brats
(Johnsonville are best) in beer (Leinenkugel's is great). Let them simmer for 20
minutes covered mostly by a bottle or two of beer. Then, not using anything metal,
place the brats in a Rubbermaid container in the fridge. On game day just pup the
container into new plastic cooler and you're ready to go.
